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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News has reported a 13% reduction in overall crime over the past year, with officials attributing the improvement to various community safety programs.

MANTEO, N.C. — Just outside the Dare County Justice Center in Manteo is where Nicole Hassell, the mother of 19-year-old Zane Hughes, who was shot and killed at Avalon Pier two weeks ago, continued to express her frustration on Friday.

NORFOLK, Va. — A runway with a history dating back more than 80 years was closed Friday to make room for major developments at Norfolk International Airport.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A piece of city-owned property located at the intersection of Arctic Avenue and Laskin Road is up for sale. Now, we’re learning a potential buyer could develop the Oceanfront site in a way that may impact several small businesses in the area.

NORFOLK, Va. — A 47-year-old man has been charged after authorities say he assaulted passengers and crew members on a Breeze Airways flight from Norfolk to Los Angeles Wednesday, forcing it to divert to Grand Junction, Colo.

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Darkness descends in 2025 on The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, North America’s longest family inverted coaster! While trekking across the German countryside, riders become the beast on this all-new exhilarating adventure. The ride’s name came to life when our fans cast over 30,000 votes in a naming contest, sharing their own thoughts on what the name should be. We chose The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge to build upon a beloved attraction in our park’s history. Thank you for your input, passion, and support in helping us bring back a beloved part of Busch Gardens Williamsburg. We can’t wait for you to experience this attraction next year!

HAMPTON, Va. — On April 17, Mary the Tunnel Boring Machine emerged through the headwall at the Hampton end of the HRBT.

SUFFOLK, Va. — On Oct. 18 at around 6:30 p.m., Suffolk police were called to the 100 block of Wellons Street after there had been reports of gunshots. After checking the area, police could not find a victim.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — We continue to Verify claims made in local campaign advertisements. The first campaign ad in the Portsmouth mayoral race has aired where the vice mayor, Lisa Lucas-Burke, attacks the current mayor, Shannon Glover.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP) have arrested 19-year-old Jordan Kendrell Copeland in last week’s shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A local youth baseball team honored one of its player’s fathers at a tournament Saturday.

The station house for #Rapterra is nearing closer to completion each day! #KingsDominion

More @BuschGardensVA 2025 coaster track has been spotted in the Williamsburg area in route to the park! I imagine we’ll be seeing a lot of these trucks in the weeks ahead! 😍

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — City council members in Chesapeake have been given the green light to construct what would be the tallest tower in Virginia. It is part of what will soon be a submarine cable manufacturing facility.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — In Newport News and in Virginia Beach, when no one dials 911, police can rely on technology such as the ShotSpotter system, which alerts police to the sound and location of gunfire.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — In a twist to the saga surrounding a houseboat that was beached at Portsmouth City Park, a source confirmed that its operator, Willie Gray, has been taken into custody by Virginia Marine Police for outstanding warrants and probation violations, primarily in Virginia Beach and Suffolk.